Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | GPT-4.1 nano | Gemma 4 26B A4B (Non-reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.1 | $0.13 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.4 | $0.4 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
GPT-4.1 nano is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.17/M tokens vs $0.20/M for Gemma 4 26B A4B (Non-reasoning).
It's a tie — both models win 6 benchmarks each across 12 evaluated categories. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
GPT-4.1 nano generates tokens faster at 154 tok/s vs 74 tok/s. GPT-4.1 nano also has lower time-to-first-token (0.52s vs 0.66s).
Choose based on your priorities: GPT-4.1 nano for lower cost, both perform similarly on benchmarks, and GPT-4.1 nano for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.